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October 25, 2022
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Excellence Demands Equity
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They are inextricably entwined, say Chancellor Gary S. May and other members of the Boyer 2030 Commission in their new report, “The Equity/Excellence Imperative: A 2030 Blueprint for Undergraduate Education at U.S. Research Universities.”
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STORY AND VIDEO
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‘Why Hold People Back?’
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That was going through the mind of Police Chief Joe Farrow when he realized qualified candidates for campus police officer jobs weren’t able to apply because they weren’t U.S. citizens or permanent residents applying for citizenship. That changes with a new law.
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The Backdrop on Abortion
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Listen to the latest episode of this podcast hosted by Soterios Johnson to hear a conversation with law professor Lisa Ikemoto, who discusses the ramifications of the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, which are just now being understood, months after the controversial decision.
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STORY AND PODCAST
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Face to Face: Talking ‘Chonk’
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Chancellor May opened this month’s episode of Face to Face with a question he’s likely never asked before: “Who or what is Chonk?” Chonk, an axolotl in the lab of developmental biologist Crystal Rogers, is an example of her research focus: how complex animals develop from single cells.
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STORY AND VIDEO
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Announcements
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Fall Supplier Showcase — Meet university suppliers, ask questions and learn how to support sustainability efforts through best-practices purchasing. (10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, free, Activities and Recreation Center)
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Open enrollment — 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18. Be sure to consult the UC Davis open enrollment website for the special, reduced pricing for the UC Blue & Gold health plan.
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Flu shots — All employees must receive a flu vaccination or formally opt out by Dec. 1. Shots are available from your health care provider, county clinics and many pharmacies, and at the last of three on-campus clinics, Oct. 27.
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Call for nominations for the Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity and Community — For faculty, staff and students, and local community members, honoring achievements that contribute in substantial ways to the development and well-being of our diverse community. The nomination link will go live by this Friday, Oct. 28; the deadline is midnight Monday, Nov. 21.
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General election, Tuesday, Nov. 8 — Ballots can be returned up until 8 p.m. Election Day in the official Yolo County drop box at Hunt Hall (outside, available 24 hours a day). Late registration: You can sign up and vote with conditional registration at a county elections office or vote center, up to and including Election Day. UC Davis will host a vote center in Ballrooms A and B of the Activities and Recreation Center, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday through Monday, Nov. 5-7, and 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Election Day.
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Blood drive — 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Nov. 8-10, bloodmobiles on the Quad. Appointments are encouraged and can be arranged online or by calling 877-258-4825.
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more announcements…
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Upcoming Events
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Immerse yourself in “The Macabre” with the eerie and spooky sounds of the harpsichord, in this solo performance by Faythe Vollrath, lecturer in music. Spine-chilling chords and cackling runs bring alive a concert of things that go bump in the night, with black cats, Jekyll and Hyde, and even compositions written by spirits. Featuring works by J.S. Bach, Domenico Scarlatti, James Dorsa and Rosemary Brown. (Shinkoskey Noon Concert, Oct. 27, free, in person and livestream)
Last market of the fall: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, on the Quad.
“The Power and Persistence of Racism,” presented by Deborah Archer, New York University professor and American Civil Liberties Union president. (Oct. 26, in person and livestream)
Campus premiere of film showcasing the role UC Davis researchers (including students) played at CERN, searching for answers about the moments after the creation of the universe. A Q&A will follow. (Oct. 26, free, in person)
Sheepmowers and Nature Rx: Oct. 28
- Spooky Grazing Event — 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in front of Wickson Hall. Need a place to sit? Chair Share will be there!
- Nature Rx — While the sheep are mowing, onlookers are invited to make a decorative “mow”-bile, 12:10-1 p.m., materials provided. Must register by 5 p.m. today (Oct. 25) to be considered.
- More Nature Rx — Nov. 4 and 18, and Dec. 2 and 9.
Gallop Your Way to the Game, Oct. 29
- Gunrock’s Gallop 5K — 9 a.m.: Fundraiser for The Pantry. Registration fee includes admission to the football game at 4.
- Halloween Football vs. Cal Poly — Come in costume and capture your look in the photo booth in the stadium. Pregame 1:30 p.m.: Music, lawn games and kids zone at Tailgate Town, where you can buy pizza and beer. Kickoff 4 p.m.: Aggies vs. the Cal Poly Mustangs in the Battle for the Golden Horseshoe. Trick-or-treating on the concourse during the first half.
Discussion and support: Coping With Grief, Loss and Change (Nov. 2, 16 and 30), General Debriefing Space (Nov. 3, 10 and 17) and Cultivating Hope and Optimism (Nov. 9), all remote.
The Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science presents this program about the Goat Teaching and Research Facility. (Nov. 10, in-person option, $15, including welcome reception; or livestream, free)
Staff Assembly invites you to come along as it explores “A Taste of UC Davis!” in a series of tours in 2022-23. Next up: The Pantry, noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17.
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The Download
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The university’s new associate athletics director for diversity, equity and inclusion shares his views on inclusive excellence. ... UC Davis expertise helped heal a mountain lion that shares a name with Cal Fire’s mascot. ... An ER doctor debunks fentanyl myths. ... A former “Maggie the Aggie” will compete for the title of Miss Rodeo California.
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